Patricia Wahome
Denton,TX
Summary
Experienced patient-oriented nursing professional with years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Acute hospital and Home health settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Experienced LPN with exceptional leadership, administrative and problem-solving abilities. Well-organized and forward-thinking with a good understanding of nursing procedures, unparalleled clinical skills and a strong background with patients. Valid LPN/LVN multi state Texas license with IV Therapy, Phlebotomy and BLS certifications.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel LPN Medical Surgical
University of Vermont Medical Center
Colchester, VT
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating discharge plans for those transitioning out of hospitals or long-term care facilities into home settings.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving multiple medical issues affecting the same individual.
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological, and social conditions to develop a treatment plan.
- Provided direct patient care including administering medications, wound care management, IV therapy, immunizations and health screenings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive plans of care for assigned patients.
- Monitored patient progress towards desired outcomes and reported any deviations from expected results to the physician or supervisor.
Travel LPN Medical Surgical
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, NH
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed primary nursing functions including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy and monitoring vital signs.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data and established standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and thoracentesis.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds for optimal patient management decisions.
Seasonal LVN Medical surgical Telemetry
Dallas Medical Center
Farmers Branch, TX
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Plan with respiratory therapist to wean patients off the ventilator
- Floated to different units as needs arise.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
Travel LVN Medical Surgical Telemetry
Kindred Hospital
Santa Ana, CA
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Assessed patient needs for additional services such as social work or home health aides.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Travel LPN Rapid response
Washington State
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed client records and documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed and implemented case plans to meet the needs of clients.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other agencies to ensure that client's needs were met in a timely manner.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex legal systems by providing resources and referrals.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
Travel PCU and Telemetry LPN
Medical City Denton
Denton, TX
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
LPN Medical Surgical Telemetry
Vibra Hospital Denver
Denver, CO
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered care for patients on ventilator by monitoring ventilator settings alarms, provide tracheostomy care
- Wound care and help maintain and improve patients skin integrity
- Administer IV fluids, Medications and antibiotics, Tube feeding, TPN and observe for adverse reactions and side effects
- Also familiar with PICC lines, Central lines and Midlines
- Start and maintain IV lines, draw blood samples, collect other samples such as urine and sputum
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric patients
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Decisively and confidently making judgements on patient conditions and notified doctors and charge nurse promptly
- Educated patients and families regarding disease process, treatment, and act as a patient advocate
- Floated to different units as needs arise.
LPN Corrections
GEO Group Inc., Costal Bend Detention Complex
Robstown, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Immunotherapy Nurse
Family Allergy and Asthma Care Denton Texas
Denton, TX
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
Education
LVN-RN Bridge Program Nursing - Nursing
Allegany College Of Maryland
Cumberland, MD01-2025
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Concorde Career College -Dallas
Dallas, TX05-2020
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client Advocacy
- Health History Documentation
- Family Education
- Performance Tracking
- Case Management
- Patient support
- Needs Assessment
- Community Outreach
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Positive Attitude
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Relationship Building
- MS Office
- Preventive Care
- Palliative Care
- Home Health Care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Epic Systems
- Customer Service
- EMR Systems
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- Texas Multistate license
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- IV Therapy and Phlebotomy Certified
Personal Information
Title: LVN/LPN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel LPN Medical Surgical
University of Vermont Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Travel LPN Medical Surgical
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
04.2023 - 02.2024
Seasonal LVN Medical surgical Telemetry
Dallas Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Travel LVN Medical Surgical Telemetry
Kindred Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Travel LPN Rapid response
Washington State
05.2022 - 07.2022
Travel PCU and Telemetry LPN
Medical City Denton
03.2022 - 05.2022
LPN Medical Surgical Telemetry
Vibra Hospital Denver
08.2021 - 02.2022
LPN Corrections
GEO Group Inc., Costal Bend Detention Complex
06.2021 - 08.2021
Immunotherapy Nurse
Family Allergy and Asthma Care Denton Texas
09.2020 - 06.2021
LVN-RN Bridge Program Nursing - Nursing
Allegany College Of Maryland
Diploma in Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Concorde Career College -Dallas
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